this is how i've learnt to live
a broken soul with nothing to give
empty tomorrows and empty dreams
and hallways that echo the silent screams

mascara tears that won't wash away
but there's half a bag left to last you the day
scared to sleep - who knows what you might see
bottom of a bottle staring right back at me

eyes pointing down so they don't see the fear
searching for angels - you'll find nothing here
keep the door closed and they won't see the scars
long for the ending that seems all too far

dying inside but just don't let it show
i'd run away now if there was somewhere to go
here's how to live on the edge of a knife
broken mirror reflecting tiny shards of a life

and my eyes are dry but i'd drown in these tears
i can't seem to reach you though you're standing so near
burning alive as this hell becomes home
well won't someone hold me cos i feel so alone

well there's nothing quite like this metal across skin
carve out the hurt that you're hiding within
addiction's a monster and it's on me it feeds
and there's nothing quite like the poison i need

i'd give the earth to have you flow through my veins
let myself give in as i'm lost in you again
cigarette burns down and you're left with yourself
well i'd give the earth just to be someone else

so welcome to my world and make yourself at home
turn your lights down and disconnect the phone
every day is dark here and every day's the same
and there's no one to run to with only yourself to blame...